Mark Stafford Linder, 63, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his home.
Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Evelyn Stewart Linder and the late Marion E. Linder. Mark was a retired news and sports reporter for the Greer Citizen and a member of Sans Souci Baptist Church, former Deacon, member of the Movers and Shakers Sunday School Class and sang in the choir.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda Swett Linder; sons: Matthew Stafford Linder and Jonathan Mark Linder (Courtney); sister: Anne Linder; brother-in-law: Arthur B. Swett; sister-in-law: Sally Swett Wheeler and grandson, Kolton Bryson Linder.
Along with his father, he was predeceased by a daughter, Hannah Marie Linder.
The family received friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Sans Souci Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Sans Souci Baptist Church with burial following at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Music Ministries of Sans Souci Baptist Church, 3100 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville, SC 29609.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com.
The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.
